A Busy Life, But Stay Connected With Your Partner

With our busy lives, it’s easy to unwind after a long day with our favorite hobbies. Our day-to-day demands often leave us with little, to no free time, so maximizing the use of your limited time is important. But what do you do when your hobbies are different than your partner’s and it always seems to lead to tension or you and your partner in separate rooms? Continue reading to find ways to avoid your relationship becoming divided by leisurely activities.   

Love Tip #1

Engage in interests your partner likes and involve your partner in your own

Try to find ways to include your partner in the activities you enjoy, while also finding time to engage in your partner’s activities. If your partner likes to watch TV, ask discovery questions to show your interest in what your partner likes. You may not grow to love your partner’s show or hobbies, but you will grow to appreciate the time spent doing this selfless display of love.

Love Tip #2

Do not give your personal interests priority over partner/family time

Your personal time is needed, but be cautious if an activity you like to do is causing you and your partner to spend more and more time apart. Similarly, do you find yourself telling your partner your plans for this and that, but rarely suggest plans for you two? If your interests are seemingly more important than quality time with your partner or family, fix your priorities.

Love Tip #3

Figure out your mutual interests and do them together

Take time to consider what mutual things you two like to do. Doing these activities together will naturally encourage more time spent growing and bonding together. Your common interest over a fun activity will have you two racing to spend time together instead of apart.

I’d love to hear what mutual interests you and your partner love to do together.